What is keeping you from trying an idea?

Time and talent.

In theory many things sound easy but the get harder whe I try them. Maybe I am lacking of dedication, also.

Time and talent.

In theory many things sound easy but the get harder whe I try them. Maybe I am lacking of dedication, also.

I already gave my comment about lack of time. The other relates to a level of passion. For some folks, it is a constant nagging to solve the unsolvable, for others, it is a need to gain knowledge, and for a few, it is because you are trying to impress someone. Whatever the reason, dedication is more persistence than effort. Edison said 10% inspiration, 90% perspiration.  I suggest watching a bunch of the Ben Heck shows for inspiration (the same kind you get when you watch the home improvement shows). Understand he has lots of people in the background, and great resources and a large measure of skill. But some of the stuff is just so cool. Do the small stuff first, don't start off rewriting an O/S. Make a lighting project, maybe for Christmas lights, or play around with some of the programming projects with Raspberry.  Don't go big right out of the gate, because, when you have expectations that are too high, you are more likely to be disappointed.

Keep trying,

Jack

Element 14 is trying to set up a Mentor program to take care of the talent.

Would you be more motivated if you had someone with a lot of experience available to answer questions and provide guidance?

DAB

Good call DAB, The problem I find most vexing, most of the time, is lack of someone to play with.  Having a great Idea and nobody around to share with is very demotivating.  Also being able to bounce ideas of someone who knows what you are talking about is priceless.

Jack

Hi Jack,

I sympathize.  Since my disability, I cannot do a lot of the little things that I used to do, so my projects languish until I have a good enough day to sit down and do it.

I have been looking for someone to come in and help, but so far I have not succeeded.

Luckily, my book writing keep me busy, but I would still like to build some instruments for my research.

A set of helping hands would be welcome and I am even willing to pay someone.

DAB

DAB

     Just for you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC-om8q-uzI . No, I would if I were near you.

Clem

Thanks Clem, it brought a smile to my face.

However, my hands are very large, so those types of helping hands are just too small to be of any use to me.

DAB